THE BEAUTY OF THE ALPS

A few minutes after we leave ground, we look out over an astonishing landscape. We find ourselves in a helicopter over 3,000 meters up and look out over the mighty Mont Blanc massif. With the finger on the trigger, we will have the opportunity of taking landscape pictures that we never could have dreamt of.

Come along landscape photographer Hans Strand,on a photographic journey to both the Jura Mountains Regional NaturelPark westof Geneva and to Chamonix and the dramatic landscape at the foot of Europe’shighest mountain – Mont Blanc.The nature of Jura Park offers flowing waterwaysand many spectacular waterfalls, this beautiful place is incredible forphotography. In Chamonix, in addition to a helicopter ride over the majesticMont Blanc massif, we will also be able tocapture everything fromautumn-colored alpine valleys, turquoise blue streams and waterfalls, as wellas fantasticpanoramic views with some of the world’s most dramatic mountainpeaks from the top of Aiguille du Midi. This is the trip forthose who want todevelop your landscape photography in enchanting surroundings and getpersonalised guidance fromone of the world’s foremost landscape photographers.Also included in this trip is the well-known German landscapephotographerFlorian Warnecke. Florian lives in Germany, near the border of Austria and has thismighty mountain range ashis absolute favorite motifs.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Helicopter ride over the Mont Blanc massif.

Spectacular surroundings around Chamonix.

The cable car to the top of the Aiguille du Midi.

The Italian Val Ferett Valley.

The Alps dressed in autumn colours.

Beautiful Jura Mountains Regional Naturel Park.

Enchanting waterfalls in Jura valley.

Constructive photo criticism.

Participation and personal tutoring by Hans Strand during the trip.

Post processing and lectures.

Participation by photographer Florian Warnecke.

PHOTO TYPE: Landscape

TRIP LENGHT: 7 days

DATES: October 12-18, 2020

GROUP SIZE: 8-15 guests

PRICE: USD 2 450

A few minutes after we leave ground, we look out over an astonishing landscape. We find ourselves in a helicopter over 3,000 meters up and look out over the mighty Mont Blanc massif. With the finger on the trigger, we will have the opportunity of taking landscape pictures that we could not have dreamt of.

Come along landscape photographer Hans Strand,on a photographic journey to both the Jura Mountains Regional NaturelPark westof Geneva and to Chamonix and the dramatic landscape at the foot of Europe’shighest mountain – Mont Blanc.The nature of Jura Park offers flowing waterwaysand many spectacular waterfalls, this beautiful place is incredible forphotography. In Chamonix, in addition to a helicopter ride over the majesticMont Blanc massif, we will also be able tocapture everything fromautumn-colored alpine valleys, turquoise blue streams and waterfalls, as wellas fantasticpanoramic views with some of the world’s most dramatic mountainpeaks from the top of Aiguille du Midi. This is the trip forthose who want todevelop your landscape photography in enchanting surroundings and getpersonalised guidance fromone of the world’s foremost landscape photographers.Also included in this trip is the well-known German landscapephotographerFlorian Warnecke. Florian lives in Germany, near the border of Austria and has thismighty mountain range ashis absolute favorite motifs.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Helicopter ride over the Mont Blanc massif.

Spectacular surroundings around Chamonix.

The cable car to the top of the Aiguille du Midi.

The Italian Val Ferett Valley.

The Alps dressed in autumn colours.

Beautiful Jura Mountains Regional Naturel Park.

Enchanting waterfalls in Jura valley.

Constructive photo criticism.

Participation and personal tutoring by Hans Strand during the trip.

Post processing and lectures.

Participation by photographer Florian Warnecke.

DESTINATION INFO

DESTINATION INFO

CHAMONIXWITH MONT BLANC

Chamonix isoften called the “capital of the Alps.” Surrounded by steep cliffsand with enchanting nature, Chamonix is well embedded in the AlpineMassif.Right on its doorstep, Europe’s most powerful mountain massif reaches for thesky, with Mont Blanc and huge glaciers as its main focalpoints. This, combinedwith the valley offering some of the Alps’ best nature experiences, is aperfect starting point for landscape photographers.

JURA MOUNTAINS NATUREL PARK

Jura is a mountain range directly west fromGeneva. A large part of this mountain range is the Jura Mountains RegionalNaturel Park. The park offers a variety of beautiful scenery, from meadows andforests to lakes and streams. A verybeautiful part of this park is the ravinesand the flowing streams as well as its many spectacular waterfalls which makeup aperfect place for photography.

VAL FERRET

After passing through the Mont Blanc tunnelinto Italy you enter the Val Ferret valley. In October, the valley offersfantasticfall colors with golden brown larch trees and Mont Blanc as thebackdrop. This combination offers amazing photoopportunities and a variety ofpotential motifs.

TOUR ITINERARY

TOUR ITINERARY

TOUR ITINERARY • October 12 – 18, 2020

DAY 1 (Oct 12) – WELCOME TO JURA MOUNTAINS

We gatherat Geneva Airport at lunchtime. Here you are met by Hans Strand, Florian Warneckeand a tour leader fromZoom Photo Tours. After loading the luggage in ourminibuses, we drive towards the Jura mountains, about 60 km west ofGeneva. Whenwe start approaching the Jura Mountains it is time to pick up our camerasbecause we will make severalstops as we pass over the mountain range. Late inthe afternoon and with memory cards filled with images we arrive at ourhotelwhere we will be staying for the upcoming two nights. Here you will have timeto relax for a while before a welcomedinner is served. We round up the eveningby listening to an inspiring lecture by Hans. (L, D)

DAY 2 (Oct 13) – ALL DAY IN JURA MOUNTAINS

This day islargely devoted to photographing the many ravines and waterfalls around theJura Mountains. The waterfalls areespecially beautiful with their manyplateaus, which makes up beautiful steps of flowing water over rocks who’s beenshaped by the water over time. During the day, Hans and Florian will beavailable for advice and tips on how to photographwaterfalls with both longand short shutter speeds. Before we have dinner, we will work with imageediting. (B, L, D)

DAY 3 (Oct 14) – WE CONTINUE TO CHAMONIX

In themorning we will do our last photo session among the waterfalls and the narrowravines. After checking out from outhotel we continue our journey towardsChamonix, which is about two hours away. Upon arrival we check in at HotelGustavia. After lunch at the hotel and a short briefing from Hans, we ventureout into the equally beautiful and inspiringsurroundings around the foot ofthe mighty Mont Blanc massif. Here we will get a taste of what awaits us in thecomingdays. Back at the hotel, Hans and Florian will show pictures from theareas we will explore in the next few days. Everyonewill also be able tosubmit two pictures each to Hans and Florian for comments and constructive criticismso you can getsome advice on how to develop your photography further. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 (Oct 15) – THE TOP OF AIGUILLE DU MIDI

After anearly breakfast, we take the first cable car up to Aiguille du Midi. In 20minutes we move from the heat of the villageup to the glacier landscape, 3 842meters above sea level. Here we are met by a breathtaking panorama with some oftheworld’s most dramatic mountain peaks. In the thin air, we photograph the surroundmountains and glaciers and Hans andFlorian is there to give personal guidanceon how to get the most out of all the beautiful subjects we have in front ofourcameras. Back down in the village, we eat lunch before we have theopportunity to photograph another part of this beautifulalpine landscape. Thehigh mountains are replaced by beautiful forests and streams, where weexperiment with differentshutter speeds for powerful images. After tonight’sdinner, we work on image processing and Hans will show some tips andtricks onhow to make the final touches on your pictures. (B, L, D)

DAY 5 (Oct 16) – HELICOPTER TOUR OVER THE MONT BLANC MASSIF

When wethought the photo opportunities couldn’t be better, it’s time for one of theabsolute highlights of our trip. We takeoff from the helicopter base inArgentiere to do a fantastic flight over glaciers and around some of themountain peaks ofthe Mont Blanc massif. This experience gives you a whole newperspective and make sure to pack extra memory cards,because here you willcapture some absolutely incredible images. Back on the ground, we spend theafternoonphotographing the surroundings around Chamonix. In the evening wewill have a photo review together where Hans willgive constructive imagecriticism of some of the pictures taken during our days in the Alps and givetips on everything fromcomposition to how we can think about light. (B, L, D)

DAY 6 (Oct 17) – ALPINE VALLEY VAL FERRET

Today wedrive through the Mont Blanc Tunnel in to the Italian part of the Mont Blancmassif, where we visit the beautifulAlpine valley Val Ferret. The valley’s manylarch trees have been colored golden yellow with the season and with MontBlancas the backdrop, this is a photo opportunity not to be missed. Back in Chamonixafter a full day of fantastic photoopportunities, we enjoy a great finaldinner together at a nice restaurant. (B, L, D)

DAY 7 (Oct 18) – POST PROCESSING, JOURNEY HOME

Afterbreakfast we have some time for more image editing and the possibility to getsome last advice and guidance fromHans and Florian. We round up the trip withHans and Florian picking out the “photo of the trip” from the photos that thegroup have submitted. After this we have lunch before it’s time to leave theAlps behind us for this time. Transport backhome on your own. (B, L)

TOUR ITINERARY • October 12 – 18, 2020

DAY 1 (Oct 12) – WELCOME TO JURA MOUNTAINS

We gatherat Geneva Airport at lunchtime. Here you are met by Hans Strand, Florian Warneckeand a tour leader fromZoom Photo Tours. After loading the luggage in ourminibuses, we drive towards the Jura mountains, about 60 km west ofGeneva. Whenwe start approaching the Jura Mountains it is time to pick up our camerasbecause we will make severalstops as we pass over the mountain range. Late inthe afternoon and with memory cards filled with images we arrive at ourhotelwhere we will be staying for the upcoming two nights. Here you will have timeto relax for a while before a welcomedinner is served. We round up the eveningby listening to an inspiring lecture by Hans. (L, D)

DAY 3 (Oct 13) – ALL DAY IN JURA MOUNTAINS

This day islargely devoted to photographing the many ravines and waterfalls around theJura Mountains. The waterfalls areespecially beautiful with their manyplateaus, which makes up beautiful steps of flowing water over rocks who’s beenshaped by the water over time. During the day, Hans and Florian will beavailable for advice and tips on how to photographwaterfalls with both longand short shutter speeds. Before we have dinner, we will work with imageediting. (B, L, D)

DAY 3 (Oct 14) – WE CONTINUE TO CHAMONIX

In themorning we will do our last photo session among the waterfalls and the narrowravines. After checking out from outhotel we continue our journey towardsChamonix, which is about two hours away. Upon arrival we check in at HotelGustavia. After lunch at the hotel and a short briefing from Hans, we ventureout into the equally beautiful and inspiringsurroundings around the foot ofthe mighty Mont Blanc massif. Here we will get a taste of what awaits us in thecomingdays. Back at the hotel, Hans and Florian will show pictures from theareas we will explore in the next few days. Everyonewill also be able tosubmit two pictures each to Hans and Florian for comments and constructive criticismso you can getsome advice on how to develop your photography further. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 (Oct 15) – THE TOP OF AIGUILLE DU MIDI

After anearly breakfast, we take the first cable car up to Aiguille du Midi. In 20minutes we move from the heat of the villageup to the glacier landscape, 3 842meters above sea level. Here we are met by a breathtaking panorama with some oftheworld’s most dramatic mountain peaks. In the thin air, we photograph the surroundmountains and glaciers and Hans andFlorian is there to give personal guidanceon how to get the most out of all the beautiful subjects we have in front ofourcameras. Back down in the village, we eat lunch before we have theopportunity to photograph another part of this beautifulalpine landscape. Thehigh mountains are replaced by beautiful forests and streams, where weexperiment with differentshutter speeds for powerful images. After tonight’sdinner, we work on image processing and Hans will show some tips andtricks onhow to make the final touches on your pictures. (B, L, D)

DAY 5 (Oct 16) – HELICOPTER TOUR OVER THE MONT BLANC MASSIF

When wethought the photo opportunities couldn’t be better, it’s time for one of theabsolute highlights of our trip. We takeoff from the helicopter base inArgentiere to do a fantastic flight over glaciers and around some of themountain peaks ofthe Mont Blanc massif. This experience gives you a whole newperspective and make sure to pack extra memory cards,because here you willcapture some absolutely incredible images. Back on the ground, we spend theafternoonphotographing the surroundings around Chamonix. In the evening wewill have a photo review together where Hans willgive constructive imagecriticism of some of the pictures taken during our days in the Alps and givetips on everything fromcomposition to how we can think about light. (B, L, D)

DAY 6 (Oct 17) – ALPINE VALLEY VAL FERRET

Today wedrive through the Mont Blanc Tunnel in to the Italian part of the Mont Blancmassif, where we visit the beautifulAlpine valley Val Ferret. The valley’s manylarch trees have been colored golden yellow with the season and with MontBlancas the backdrop, this is a photo opportunity not to be missed. Back in Chamonixafter a full day of fantastic photoopportunities, we enjoy a great finaldinner together at a nice restaurant. (B, L, D)

DAY 7 (Oct 18) – POST PROCESSING, JOURNEY HOME

Afterbreakfast we have some time for more image editing and the possibility to getsome last advice and guidance fromHans and Florian. We round up the trip withHans and Florian picking out the “photo of the trip” from the photos that thegroup have submitted. After this we have lunch before it’s time to leave theAlps behind us for this time. Transport backhome on your own. (B, L)

PHOTOGRAPHERS

PHOTOGRAPHERS

HANS STRAND • Landscape Photographer

Hans Strandis Sweden’s most internationally famous and successful landscape photographer.Over the years he has won many prizes andearned many awards, such asHasselblad Master Award and BBC Photographer of the Year Award. Hischaracteristic photographs, showing razorsharp, peacefully well-composedlandscape sceneries and more narrow concentrated cutouts, reveals his personaland elaborate ways ofdescribing both the beauty and complexity of nature. Heexplains what photographing means to him with these words: ”I’m never as muchalive aswhen I’m photographing.” Among other things Hans has published twobooks about Iceland: ”Iceland Above & Below” 2014 and the magnificentvolume ”Island” 2018.

FLORIAN WARNECKE • Assistant Photographer

Florian Warnecke is a very talented wildlife and landscape photographer based in Bavaria, on the border with Austria. His love for nature began as a small child and he now shares this passion with his pictures. Florian’s aim with his photography has therefore been to show the beauty and unspoilt nature the environment around us can offer. At the same time, he wants to make people aware of the environmental challenges we face so that future generations can experience all the beauty that nature offers.

CALCULATED RATE

Euro 10,55.

FLIGHTS

Transport to Geneve is not included in the price.You should arrive at Geneva airport around 12:00 October 12 andnot plan youflight earlier than 17:00 October 18. If you wish, we are more thanhappy to help you arrange yourflights. Just send an email toinfo@zoomphototours.com, and we will respond with flight suggestionsand prices.

GROUP SIZE

In order to for you to get personal photo guidance and the best experience with our photographer our groups are always small. On this tour the minimum and maximum number of guests are 8 / 15.

PHOTO GEAR

A DSLR camera.

Telephoto zoom lenses up to a 200 mm.

Wide angle lenses, at least 24 mm.

Sturdy tripod.

A laptop computer with any of the Photoshop or Lightroom software.

TOUR LEADER

Apart from an award winning photographer, our tours are always accompanied by a tour leader from Zoom with good photo knowledge. Our tour leader will handle all logistics and general matters and make sure your having the best possible experience during your trip.

CALCULATED RATE

Euro 10,55.

FLIGHTS

Transport to Geneve is not included in the price.You should arrive at Geneva airport around 12:00 October 12 andnot plan youflight earlier than 17:00 October 18. If you wish, we are more thanhappy to help you arrange yourflights. Just send an email toinfo@zoomphototours.com, and we will respond with flight suggestionsand prices.

GROUP SIZE

In order to for you to get personal photo guidance and the best experience with our photographer our groups are always small. On this tour the minimum and maximum number of guests are 8 / 15.

PHOTO GEAR

A DSLR camera.

Telephoto zoom lenses up to a 200 mm.

Wide angle lenses, at least 24 mm.

Sturdy tripod.

A laptop computer with any of the Photoshop or Lightroom software.

TOUR LEADER

Apart from an award winning photographer, our tours are always accompanied by a tour leader from Zoom with good photo knowledge. Our tour leader will handle all logistics and general matters and make sure your having the best possible experience during your trip.